For much of the English-speaking world, the day after Christmas is Boxing Day. But the United States isn't one of those countries.

Boxing Day is Friday, Dec. 26. Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas in Great Britain and some Commonwealth countries, including Canada. In the U.K. Boxing Day was established as a public holiday during the reign of Queen Victoria.

England's batters once again fall flat on their faces in the face of tricky conditions at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test.

Josh Tongue's Test best figures of 5-45 counted for naught as Australia roared back on a bowler-friendly surface at the MCG

Early data suggests shoppers were still out in force on Boxing Day, but there are warnings the spending spree will be less than last year, despite queues still forming outside stores

President Trump proclaimed Dec. 26 a federal U.S. holiday in 2025, but some countries already recognize the date as its own holiday.

A record Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG saw 20 wickets fall on Day 1. Australia collapsed for 152 but still led England by 42 runs. Josh Tongue took 5/45, while Michael Neser claimed 4/45

Australia name 12-man squad for the Boxing Day Test on December 26 in Ashes 2025-26, with Jhye Richardson returning and Usman Khawaja retained; likely an all-pace attack, Khawaja No. 5, Alex Carey No.

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All 24 teams in the EFL Championship will be in action on Boxing Day and Paramount+, CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network will be the best places to keep across all of the action on December 26.